A Critical Analysis of Legal Framework Pertaining to Health and Well-Being of Senior Citizens

Authors

  • Dhanvi Joshi Practising Advocate and Student of Faculty of Law, Maharaja Sayajirao University of Baroda Author
  • Bhavesh Somani Practising Advocate and Student of Faculty of Law, Maharaja Sayajirao University of Baroda Author

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.69974/glskalp.05.01.02

Keywords:

Awareness, Health, Maintenance, Maintenance Tribunals, Senior Citizen, Welfare, Well-being

Abstract

With the rising old age population in India due to increased life expectancy rate and India transforming itself into a welfare state, forming a beneficial legislation relating to health and welfare of senior citizens is of a paramount importance. Owning to this responsibility, the Central Government enacted a special law namely the Maintenance and Welfare of Parents and Senior Citizens Act, 2007 with the aim to provide maintenance in a speedy yet inexpensive manner along with taking care of the welfare by establishing government old-age homes. The article deals with analyzing various legislative measures dealing with rights of senior citizens and a critical examination of the 2007 Act. The research scholars also have conducted a stakeholder survey, which in this case are the senior citizens to determine awareness among the senior citizens regarding the Act and their contentment in regard to the provisions of the Act. The research scholars also perceive the number of applications filed under the Act for maintenance from the Maintenance Tribunal established under the Act. A list of suggestions are put forward in order to deal with the deficiencies with the Act.

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Published

2025-01-01

How to Cite

A Critical Analysis of Legal Framework Pertaining to Health and Well-Being of Senior Citizens. (2025). GLS KALP: Journal of Multidisciplinary Studies, 5(1), 12-26. https://doi.org/10.69974/glskalp.05.01.02